Once seen as Ursula von der Leyen’s defining legacy, support for climate ambition at the EP has increasingly shifted from the EPP to the Left.

Kostis Hatzidakis, Vice President of the Greek government and the New Democracy party, has been elected Vice President of the European People’s Party (EPP) during the party’s congress held in Valencia. Hatzidakis secured 328 votes in the election, earning him a place among the party’s leadership. According to available information, the newly elected vice presidents […]

Mitsotakis highlighted that any EU defense cooperation with non-member states must align with the Union’s strategic interests and respect the security concerns of all member states.

The prime minister will be accompanied by Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, who will be standing as a candidate for the position of Vice President of the EPP.

Greek Prime Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in the German capital for a European People's Party (EPP) summit, where he met separately with Merz and EP President Roberta Metsola

The Greek PM also lauded the establishment of the Recovery Fund, assuring its usage for digital transformation, green transition, and social cohesion in Greece

The leaders will also engage in talks concerning the challenges confronting Europe at present, including the Russian aggression towards Ukraine, European defense strategies, the escalating cost of living, the rise of populist factions, and extremism.

Athens event attended by EPP European Parliament group leader Manfred Weber

Meeting with Greek PM Mitsotakis planned; Croatian Premier Plenković and EU VP Schinas also present